16231. Adulteration of celery.   U. S. v. 404 Crates   *   *   *.   (F. D. C. No. 28786.
Sample No. 68830-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 19,1950, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 9,1950, by the J. C. Herring Co., from 
Cutler, Calif.
PRODUCT:   404 crates of celery at Seattle, Wash.
LABEL IN PART :   "California Vegetables   Full O' Flavor   Brand."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product was unfit 
for food by reason of its discoloration, pithiness, and softness, due to freezing.
DISPOSITION : February 14,1950. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.